NEBULATOM <br> A capacity development workshop for Latin American astronomers on emission-line objects in the Universe.

Session

X-ray plasma diagnostics using narrow spectral lines

6 Mar 2013, 11:15

Conveners

X-ray plasma diagnostics using narrow spectral lines: José Manuel Ramírez & Claudio Mendoza

• Claudio Mendoza (Centro de Física)
• José Manuel Ramírez

Description

In this session we will review some of the physical processes producing the main high-energy radiation in astrophysical objects, and how to use He-like ions for diagnostic of X-ray plasmas.